19th C. African Benin Brass Head of an Oba

West Africa, Nigeria, Edo, Court of Benin, ca. late 19th century CE. An impressive brass cast "choker" head depicting an Oba - king of Benin - wearing an elaborate, netlike "coral" cap with a pair of

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West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast brass sculpture of a standing figure, likely an Oba (king), holding a ceremonial sword and trident

Nigeria/Benin, 19th/20th C. Appx. 13-1/2"h x 6-1/2"dia

Benin Brass Chiefs Wristlet (18th-19th c.)The Oba and chiefs of Benin wear pairs of ornate bracelets at palace festivals. Long and cylindrical, these cuff like ornaments may be made of either ivory or

Benin Commemorative Head of a Queen Mother, Cast Brass, West Africa, Late 19th / Early 20th C. Size: 9"H x 6"W 8"D (23 x 15 x 20 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview a

West Africa, Benin, 19th century CE. A charming cast leopard (or possibly a serval), shown in a low, slunk down position, with a fish or stick in its mouth and its long tail wrapped around its lower b

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, Kingdom of Benin, 19th century CE. A large brass pendant or pectoral featuring zoomorphic motifs. The pendant is a teardrop shape with an indentatio

Benin foundry, Cameroon, Tall Cylindrical Bell with domed top, lost wax method cast coppery bronze, portrait of an Oba or ruler of the Edo people, with loop ears and sun symbol on forehead and cheeks;

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A fabulous brass sculpture of a standing figure, likely a former Oba (king), in a dignified st

Ca. at least 19thC. Very good with no apparent major breaks or repairs. Genuine antique sculpture from Nigeria. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface los

**Originally Listed At $600** West Africa, southern Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Edo peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful Oba staff - a staff intended to memorialize an Oba or king - hand-carved from

Africa, Nigeria, Edo, Court of Benin, ca. first half of th 20th century CE. A fascinating bronze sculpture resembling an ikegobo, or an altar to the hand, surmounted by a large head of an Oba, a tradi

African, Kingdom of Benin or Edo Empire (1440-1897) Tribal bronze head of a leopard with decorative ring handle Approx height 5", length 8.5", width 5.5" Provenance: From the Private Collection of Mr.

A group of 4 Nigerian Brass objects. c.20th century. ++ 2 Benin style brass heads. Nigeria, Benin. 15 1/4"h ++ Benin style plaque. Nigeria, Benin. ++ Benin style brass lidded bowl. Nigeria, Benin. 26"

Dahomey Kingdom Fon Makpo sceptre, 19th c., Benin region, naturally patinated, tooled brass sheet metal on carved wood, red coral eyes, the upper part in the form of a wild beast baring fangs, used by

A pair of brass shrine heads. ++ Nigeria 20th c Benin ++ Brass shrine head Nigeria 20th Benin. 24"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

Benin African Bronze Sculpture, C. 19th.c., Head Of A Man Wearing A Hat, H 11'' W 6'' Depth 8'' Unusual characterization.

A very rare mid 19th century carved wooden royal staff with image of the Oba, the traditional ruler of the Benin with ornate scalloped and linear designs, encrusted surface. Benin peoples, Benin, Afri

A group of two Benin style brass heads. Nigeria. 20th century. ++ Head. 9" x 4 1/2" x 4". ++ Head. 12 1/2" x 5" x 6".

A group of four Benin style brass heads. 20th century. Largest: 12 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/4". Smallest: 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 5 1/2". Condition: Accretions and wear throughout. May not include stand.

West Africa, Benin, ca. 19th century CE. A cast bronze "palace" plaque depicting a mudfish legged king (oba) holding a wild cat in each hand, flanked by a pair of attendants holding similar felines an

NIGERIAN BENIN BRONZE QUEEN HEAD, 19TH C., H 17.5" Stylized braids.

Ca. mid 20thC. Excellent with no breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the major part of